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5 lessons learned from a week of seo
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5 Lessons Learned From a Week of SEO

ByJ Patrick Greer

This wasn’t the series I originally planned to write. But looking back, I’m glad I followed the impulse to shift gears. Because after writing about myths, misconceptions, overlooked details, and tool support, one thing became clear: SEO isn’t about tricks. It’s about clarity. Clarity in your content, your structure, your goals — and how all…

How even seo pros miss things without the right tools
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How Even SEO Pros Miss Things Without the Right Tools

ByJ Patrick Greer

You can know all the rules. You can write great content. You can structure everything perfectly in your head. And still miss something critical. I say this not as a beginner, but as someone who’s worked with SEO professionally for years — in both client projects and full-time roles. Tools like Rank Math PRO don’t…

Isn’t wordpress already good at seo?
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Isn’t WordPress Already Good at SEO?

ByJ Patrick Greer

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I don’t need an SEO plugin — WordPress is already built for SEO,” you’re not totally wrong… but you’re not completely right either. This belief is one of the biggest half-truths I run into — especially among small business owners and DIY site builders. What WordPress Gets Right (Out of…

Seo myths
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SEO Myth busting in 2025: 5 Misconceptions That Refuse to Die

ByJ Patrick Greer

We’ve come a long way from stuffing keywords into footers and chasing directory backlinks like it’s 2007. But even now — in the age of AI tools, voice assistants, and smarter algorithms — some SEO myths still hang around like spam in a Gmail folder. Since this week I’m focusing entirely on real, useful SEO…

Day 7: the comeback project – carroll media, hyperlynx studio & culligan quench
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Day 7: The Comeback Project – Carroll Media, HyperLynx Studio & Culligan Quench

ByJ Patrick Greer

Back to Past Projects Overview This final chapter is about reconnection, renewal, and choosing to do things differently going forward. By the time Carroll Media Services re-entered the picture, I had been through a full career cycle: the early enthusiasm, the missteps, the wins, and the burnouts. But this time, I didn’t jump in with…

Day 6: the right tools and timing – csn & javasmart
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Day 6: The Right Tools and Timing – CSN & JavaSmart

ByJ Patrick Greer

Back to Past Projects Overview It’s wonderful when the right tools and timing hit. After a long stretch of navigating tough fits and heavier roles, Coffee Shopping Network (CSN) was a breath of fresh air. This was the first time I had the tools, platform, and support to run an e-commerce operation the way I…

Day 5: when the fit isn’t right
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Day 5: When the Fit isn’t Right

ByJ Patrick Greer

Back to Past Projects Overview Sometimes you’re not a good fit. Either with a full time job or freelance clients. Sometimes, you walk into a job hoping for stability—and find yourself in a role that drains you more than it builds you. That was my experience at D&M Restoration. While the work itself was creative…

The side gig that should’ve stayed on the side – spinningsilk multimedia
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Day 4: The Side Gig That Should’ve Stayed on the Side – SpinningSilk Multimedia

ByJ Patrick Greer

? Back to Past Projects Overview This one’s personal. I launched SpinningSilk Multimedia first as a side gig and the moved to a full-time small business with good intentions—but in hindsight, the timing wasn’t right. What started as a creative outlet during a hard season slowly turned into a full-time business I wasn’t prepared to…

Day 2: missed contributions but serving where i could
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Day 2: Missed Contributions but Serving Where I Could

ByJ Patrick Greer

Back to Past Projects Overview Missed Contributions Sometimes you offer your skills and get sidelined. Other times, you find ways to serve behind the scenes. Day 2 of this series is about both. These were moments where I wasn’t always in control, but still found ways to contribute—and learned what kind of collaborator I wanted…

Responsive design series – day 5: the impact when you get it right
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Responsive Design Series – Day 5: The impact when you get it right

ByJ Patrick Greer

So here we are. You’ve seen how responsive design works, why it matters, and how to get started without getting lost in the tech. Now let’s talk about what actually happens when your site is truly responsive. Because it’s not just about design—it’s about impact. 1. Your Customers Stick Around Longer Ever visit a website…